Today, I had a big figure skating competition. Many of the girls before me fell or did not execute their jumps correctly. Me? I skated a flawless program. I was placed last because they said I didn't push myself hard enough to the point of falling. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, during gymnastics tryouts, I tried one last move to impress the judge, jumped up but landed crotch first on the beam. I fell off, curled up in pain while everyone just stayed frozen, still waiting on the judge's pick. She barely glanced at me then picked the girl next to me, who ran off happy. FML
Today, I was testing for figure skating. I was wearing a brand new custom dress that was a halter top. On my first move, I tripped and fell flat on my face. Immediately after retaking the move, my dress snapped open, exposing myself to the judges. FML
Today, in ballet class, I was really focusing and actually trying to work hard. I was really getting into the choreography. I was travelling big and leaping long. While going across the floor, again I travelled and leaped… right into the ballet bars and fell over, in front of 35 people. FML
Today, and for a few days, I've been sick, vomiting, with fever from a stomach bug. I was in the middle of a figure skating competition when it happened. I had just won and was gearing up for day two. I also just lost a best friend after they asked me to throw the competition and I declined. FML
Today, I went skating at the local rink. I had a really hard time balancing and was falling all over the place. After everyone had a good laugh, someone finally decided to tell me that one of my blade covers was still on, thanks. FML
Today, at a ski resort, I tried to impress an attractive girl on the slopes and failed, horribly. I ended up with a mild concussion and some serious cuts after tripping, tumbling and hitting my head against the ground. I don't think she was impressed. FML
Today, while ice-skating with my girlfriend, I tried to do what they do in the movies and make her gently fall into my arms. Instead she slipped, fell, and hit her head on the ice. FML
Today, I had one of my biggest dance shows ever. After months of practice I had finally gotten the lead position. When I entered the stage and raised my arms my straps fell down and I flashed an audience of 5000. FML
Today, I tried to go rollerskating with my kids. I wasn’t even able to fully stand up before I fell and broke my leg. FML
Today, I went ice skating for my friend's birthday. We had to vacate the skating rink so that they could smooth out the rink for the next session. I don't know how to skate and my friends left me. Not only was I the last one out of the rink, but I had to crawl my way out with everyone laughing. FML
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Top comments
Llama_Face89 34
That makes absolutely zero sense...
gracehi 33
If at first you don't fail, try, try again.
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gracehi 33
If at first you don't fail, try, try again.
ShadowlessSpear 21
If at first you don't fall, try and try again.
chazzywazzy654 22
Took the words right out my mouth #8
yuggi1 11
It was never about failing, it was always about making the other competitors feel less pathetic. I'm sure they picked the most ridiculously clumpsy one as first place.
Zebediabolical 45
*clumsy
Llama_Face89 34
That makes absolutely zero sense...
hugozac88 22
All in the name of fair right
slingerslasher 24
Probably some bias on part of OP. Although the judges may have made a mistake, it's unlikely that they would fail OP simply because he/she didn't fall.
nightbirdblue 27
It could be one of those "competitions" where everyone gets a medal and OP made the other "competitors" feel bad by not falling.
iLike2Teabag 27
In figure skating, the difficulty of the routine is factored into the score. Execution is only half the story.
Derpinboppin 13
They shouldn't be showing off their skating privilege *sarcasm*
Parcivel 21
if at first you succeed, fail better
SpittinThisShit 8
They wanted to see blood? Then they should've seen you on you're period
OhWhoCares 42
...What?
gracehi 33
Do not pass go. Do not collect $200.
SpittinThisShit 8
If you really asking "what" you dumb af ;)
Daevas 18
Do not breed...
SpittinThisShit 8
Care to explain or is that all you got? :)
gracehi 33
Maybe she was confused because you suggested that the judges see OP when she on she is period. It is a pretty nonsensical statement.
SpittinThisShit 8
#19 she said the judges told her she did not push hard enough because she did not fall so i assumed the judges want to see blood and therefor the period joke :)
VeganDarkLight 31
We got it, it's just not funny to most of us, hence the downvotes.
gracehi 33
*WOOSH!* Oh! Look! Look! Look! Oh, never mind. It went over your head.
photographer49 22
#23 we all get the joke that was attempted, but I think we can all agree how unnecessary it was. and it wasn't funny.
SpittinThisShit 8
#24 I got an idea, how about if you dont like the joke dont get butthurt over it just move along :) but i guess you guess on that time of the month getting all butthurt and shit crying in the comment waaaaa we dont like it lmao ;)
VeganDarkLight 31
You are the one who acts butthurt, I just stated my opinion. No need to fight over this, you've got your opinion and we have ours.
gracehi 33
Okay, I'm going to come right and say it, because you insist on being a dick. Your joke was terrible. Not only that, but you wrote it with not just poor, but terrible grammar. You are in no position to call someone else "butt hurt" for saying you made a bad joke when you insulted someone's intelligence for making a negative comment on it, and you are also in no position to insult someone's intelligence when you can't even grasp elementary school level grammar.
SpittinThisShit 8
#32 As did I :) so take you're opinion and shove it up yourself you leaking blood everywhere ewww
SpittinThisShit 8
#33 how about you go and tell someone who gives a **** about "showing off perfect grammar" see you gotta know something if you dont like it i dont give a **** so stfu :) please and thank you :D
VeganDarkLight 31
You're pretty agressive for somebody who "doesn't give a shit" for what others think.
gracehi 33
It's not just that your grammar isn't perfect. It's that it's not even up to a third grade writing level. And at this point I'm certain that they're not just typos, since you're repeating the same errors over and over again. All I'm saying is that if you're going to insult someone's intelligence, you'd do well to make sure you're not making a fool of yourself first. You may not care, but perhaps you should.
photographer49 22
#36 This is how FML is. Sometimes you have a good joke, other times you don't. Don't take it so personally when you get down voted. If you do, then stop coming on here.
SpittinThisShit 8
#39 oh im sorry did i hurt your pussy? This is how i am normal your just not used to someone like me so you think of it as aggressive i can see why you dont have the brain power to comprehend this :)
photographer49 22
#43 you'd have to be able to get the pussy to hurt it, and with your attitude I think we all agree you don't get any.
SpittinThisShit 8
#41 see you keep going on and on about the grammar like wtf since when is grammar the definitive of intelligence when dumb ***** like you have perfect grammar? ;) :P
gracehi 33
Oh, SpittinThisShit. You're so silly. Coming from you, "dumb ****" is a compliment.
SpittinThisShit 8
#42 ohh no no no nothing personal ;) i will not stop coming here but you could stop coming here if you like :)
SpittinThisShit 8
#44 im sure alot of people have got your pussy so stop acting like youre so valuable ;)
Gabilliam 19
You must be new. Or 12. Probably both.
SpittinThisShit 8
#46 well im glad because no matter how DUMB and how ****** you are you should always take it as a compliment i mean it was meant as such and such and such
SpittinThisShit 8
#49 i am new but not 12 Not that my age would matter you cougar :p
gracehi 33
Okay, kid. Good luck in life.
Patriots21 14
Guys, stop feeding this troll.
Foreverlkjakh9283!@@ 9
If I were you, I would just be satisfied that you are better than they are. Despite the judges being ignorant idiots, they don't know how hard you have practiced or tried. Don't mind them.
chosha_fml 27
In a competitive sport, and one where winning give you access to higher level competitions, that isn't enough.
JKPwnage 27
Unless it's for a prize, then you have every right to be pissed
handiquacked 0
In figure skating you can't just "be satisfied" when you place last despite skating a flawless program compared to other girls falling. You don't know what kind of a competition OP was in. For all you know she could've been competing for a spot in the world championships or for a spot on the Olympic team. There's absolutely no satisfaction with being last, no matter how good or bad you skated.
dude_itskayley 17
What kind of "competition" was this?
Llama_Face89 34
The kind where everyone gets a trophy for "participation"
Astrum14 24
Who ever said anything about a participation trophy?
Retaheki 27
*the joke flies past #63 at mach speed*
holly_fly 34
Don't you mean falls on at Mach speed?
Soccerfan2002 10
Maybe it was because you were so good that they couldn't believe it! Don't get upset over it.
mossprincess 12
I call bullshit. It's based on points. Points get deducted for falls and sloppiness. If you got last place it's because you skated like shit. I've been an ice skater for 9 years.
annarcheer 19
That's exactly what I'm saying. She must have been sloppy and her routine must have not been as "flawless" as she thinks it was. I've competed all my life (not in ice skating but many other things) and I have never seen judges who judged like that.
ZombieScoobyDoo 20
I've been to a gymnastics meet for a friend. His routine was flawless but not as challenging as others. Even though the others messed up, their routines required more skill so they placed higher. All depends on the judges I guess.
ZomBgal 12
This sounds like a competition my 5-year-old would make up--whoever doesn't fall is the loser! I lose things against him often. I can relate, OP...
sullivankeara 25
At least you weren't a "sore" loser!